Top Cap Chimney Fire Assessment
by Admin
Posted on 25-03-2023 10:45 AM
Did you know that your house insurance covers you for a chimney fire? after a sweep and an video inspection if your flue is damaged and not safe to use you are able to claim off your insurance for repairs.
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On the other side, there’s damage that’s considered “expected” and usually stems from the homeowner’s neglect to properly maintain and care for his or her chimney. When a chimney system is left alone, problems invariably appear, some sooner than later. Insurance companies place the responsibility on the homeowner to have the chimney cleaned and inspected on a regular basis and to arrange in a timely manner for needed repair work. Chimney damage from neglect shows up in many ways including: widespread water damage from leaks chimney fires due to excess creosote buildup cracked and decayed concrete chimney crown damaged chimney cap, chase top, flashing rusted fireplace damper homeowner’s insurance carriers usually are not willing to pay for chimney issues that could have been prevented.
Advanced chimney sweep of georgia and south carolina performs a lot of chimney repair projects, and we find that one of the most common reasons chimneys suffer damage is because of neglect. As strong as chimneys are, they won’t last forever without regular maintenance by licensed, experienced chimney technicians. Some issues we find that were the result of neglect include: crumbling bricks and mortar cracked or broken chimney liner damaged chimney crown, cap, chase top and flashing damage from past chimney fires chimney leaning to one side partial or total collapse of the chimney these and many other serious problems can be prevented with regular inspections, cleaning and repairs.
Our tradesmen can carry out a full inspection of your chimney from the fireplace, stove or appliance right up to the chimney pot. This inspection should help uncover any indication of damage in the flue shaft and establish if there is any damage to the chimney stack. The inspection will also enable us to provide you with an assessment of the damage should you need this for you insurance company. If after the inspection further investigation is required or the cause of the damage is not clear then we can carry out cctv inspection of the flue shaft from top to bottom.
What Causes A Chimney Fire?
Did you know that most chimney fires are invisible? despite their invisibility, chimney fires can be deadly. Without regular cleaning and maintenance, a substance called creosote can build up in your chimney flue and alight, causing dangerous cracks, leaks, and damage to your chimney over time. This damage can be devastating, leading to full-blown house fires or even carbon monoxide poisoning for the inhabitants of the house. If you’ve experienced a chimney fire, or think that your chimney may have experienced one of these “invisible” chimney fires, irish chimney specialists can help.
Irish chimney specialists are experts when it comes to the reporting and repair of chimney fire damage for insurance claims.
A fire in a chimney flue is usually because of residue or build up of tar, soot or grease. In the event the chimney is on fire, contact the emergency services regular cleaning of the chimney will help prevent fires. Clean fuel will also help and burning hot fires tends to use up the fuel and produce less residue, particularly if the flue gets hot enough to allow the exhaust to exit the flue before cooling and condensing in the flue. Outr team have dealt with all types of fire damage claims. We can help you compile, submit and negotiate your claim to a satisfactory settlement.